DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine
is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release when

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
normal starting procedure, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while cranking the engine.

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual Shifting
Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As
you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
You should always use 1st gear when starting from a
standing po

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual Gear
Selec-
tion6to5 5to4 4to3 3to2 2to1
Maxi-
mum
Speed85 mph
(135
km/h)75 mph
(120
km/h)55 mph
(88
km/h)35 mph
(56
km/h)20 mph
(32
km/h)
Reverse Shifting
To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual CAUTION! (Continued)
²Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is h

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift
lever into the PARK position.
WARNING!
²Never use PARK position on an automatic tr

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DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owners Manual 1 (First)
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at
low speeds, 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, when going down
hill, use 1st gear. To prevent excessive engine speed do
not exceed 25 mph (40
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